How to grow flowers in a pot without a hole to drain the water?

Depending on the cultivation method Orchids a pot is picked upin which the bush will grow. Because in one case, drainage holes are needed to drain the water.

And in another case, a closed pot is used completely sealed. The two ways are different, but both have the right to live.

Orchid pots

The pots can be different because they are cultivated in various ways... It also depends on where the grower lives. So in the southern regions, where it is very hot in the summer, an excessive number of holes can lead to a strong drying out of the root system.

Orchid pots can be with or without holes.

And a completely closed pot for flower growth in a closed system is not suitable for a grower if he has a cold in his apartment most of the time, because there will be a great possibility of root decay.

Therefore, depending on the method and region of residence of the grower pots are:

• With large drainage holes at the bottom and sides of the container;
• Fully sealed.

The perfect pot - every grower selects for himself, focusing on their growing conditions of the plant.

With holes

So do you need holes in the pot for the orchid? The capacity should not only emphasize the flower grown in it, but also should be home to the root system... She needs to feel comfortable.

Therefore, it is necessary to choose such containers that water flowed well through the bark and flowed into the pallet. The side holes will provide good oxygen access, especially if the bark is too shallow.

The plant has its numerous roots, covered with cycling, which, without oxygen, begins to rot. Therefore, when growing a flower in the pressed bark, the lateral holes in the pots are very important, because oxygen, so necessary for the development of the root mass of the flower, will flow through them.

But we have to remember the conditions to the room where it is planned to grow the plant. If the room is very hot and dry, then the side holes can greatly harm the roots, since the hot dry air will dry out the velomen and the flower will dry out its root system in 3-4 days.

Therefore, in dry and hot climates, there will be sufficient drainage holes located in the bottom of the container. If the climate is humid, then the side holes help get rid of excess moisture... So, when choosing a pot for your beauty, you need to pay attention to the weather conditions in the growing region.

Self-revision of purchased containers

How to make holes in an orchid pot? If the florist has decided that he needs additional holes not only in the bottom of the pot, but also in the walls of the container, then he can make them.

Often, growers themselves make holes in the pot with a hot tool.

For this purpose, in addition to the plastic pot he will need:

• Knife;
• A nail with a diameter of 5 mm .;
• Screwdriver.

Not all three instruments, but one. Since the plastic is easy to adjust with hot, that is, making holes is very simple:

• We heat the necessary tool over the fire of a gas burner;
• And we make the required number of holes both at the bottom and in the side walls of the pot.

In this case, it is necessary observe safety precautions:

• Put oilcloth on the table;
• Hands should be in cloth gloves, as rubber gloves can melt when in contact with a hot instrument and burn your hands;
• There should be no children around who can touch the red-hot instrument;
• A small container with water, where after work put a hot tool for cooling.

IMPORTANT! When working with a hot tool, you must be extremely careful not to injure yourself or those around you.

No holes

A pot without holes is used when growing a plant in a closed system... This method is often used to revive plants and grow roots.

Can orchid plants be grown in it?

In a closed system, plants grow roots well, and a flower arrow appears faster. But there is one feature here, the pot is not selected according to the size of the root mass, and not much higher. Because in a closed pot the substrate is laid in layers.

You can grow an orchid in a pot without holes, but you need to be able to do it.

And what is important:

• Expanded clay is placed in a layer of at least 4 cm;
• Then comes a thick layer of sphagnum moss, bark;
• And only then they start planting an orchid plant.

That is, the roots should not touch expanded claywhere the water will be.

If you choose the required height of the pot, this will be a good solution for growing Orchids, provided that the temperature in the room does not drop below 18-20 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, with cool content and low temperatures root rot may occur.

Advantages and disadvantages

Positive traits:

1. Watering is done once a month in winter and once every two weeks in summer;
2. Window sill cleanliness;
3. Constantly moist environment at the bottom of the container, where the growing roots are directed.

   A pot without holes has both pros and cons.

Negative qualities:

1. With improper or frequent watering, there is the possibility of flooding the plant and, as a result, rotting;
2. Improper planting can cause the death of the plant.

IMPORTANT! If a florist decides on this method of cultivating Orchids, it is necessary to become familiar with the correct planting of the plant in a closed system.

Possible problems

Inexperienced growers pour a lot of water, and a constantly damp bush leg may begin to rot. Therefore, the correct first and subsequent waterings carried out help to grow a good plant bush.

It should be noted that after processing and planting in a closed system, the plant is not watered for three days. This time he needs for drying sections and damage done to the roots during planting.

In the first watering, the entire container is poured with warm, settled water and left for 20 minutes, after which the water is completely drained.

Remains of water from the bark go down and remain no higher than the expanded clay end line.

IMPORTANT! It is necessary to follow the rules of watering and not violate it. Watering is done when there is no water left in the expanded clay layer.

Preventive measures of diseases

So that the root system does not hurt, first of all, it is necessary take care of the correct watering regime and fertilizing with fertilizers.

Top dressing is applied only on the leaf between waterings; at the same time, it is necessary to dilute the fertilizer intended for orchid plants with three times more water. If they decided to apply top dressing by the roots, then only after wateringso as not to burn the tender roots cycling.

IMPORTANT! It must be remembered that too frequent watering can lead to rotting.

From plastic containers with your own hands

As stated above, you can make the required number of holes in the finished pot with your own hands. with a hot tool... Or you can weave a basket with large cells from wire and lay it with sphagnum moss. Bark is poured into such a pot and an Orchid is planted.

With their own hands, people make beautiful drawings and patterns on the pot instead of holes.

With such a pots will drain water immediately after watering, therefore, it will be necessary to carefully water the flower.

Materials from which containers for growing are made

Glass

The glass planter is very beautiful, but it has a number of disadvantages:

1. Does not keep the temperature during sudden changes in temperature conditions;
2. Container weight;
3. Fragility;
4. Price;
5. A small number of different forms.

Despite the fact that there is a certain inconvenience, many growers do not care prefer to grow flowers in glass pots.

Ceramics

They can afford to cultivate a plant in ceramic pots only experienced florists... Because it is necessary to determine the watering time. Usually, flower growers look at the condition of the roots, they will immediately have to water, based on their intuition.

When transplanting, very often the root cycle grows to the walls of the pot, and then you have to sacrifice the pot when transplanting or the root system of the flower.

Useful video

Find out in the video which pot to plant an orchid:

Look at the video, the pros and cons of a pot with holes:

Interesting facts on the video, how to choose the right pot for an orchid:

Video instruction on how to make holes in an orchid pot:

Conclusion

When choosing a container for growing Orchids, you need to listen not only to your wishes, but also look at the conditions of the apartmentwhere the flower will be cultivated.

1. I have houseplants and all the pots have a hole at the bottom, the excess water goes into the saucer. And the mother-in-law says that you need a whole pot, but pour drainage down, then the flowers will grow better. I do not want to argue with her unfounded, explain which of us is right?

   danie-irina likes this.

3. Do not conflict with your mother-in-law. You can plant flowers in a pot without a hole. There is such a subtlety: if you bought a pot with a drain hole, then we fill in the drainage 1 cm, if there is no hole - 3-5 cm or 1/4 of the flower pot. For drainage, use gravel, broken brick, crushed stone.

4. In flower shops, expanded clay is sold specifically for drainage. And yes, I agree, drainage is needed in both options.

5. I have houseplants and all the pots have a hole at the bottom, the excess water goes into the saucer. And the mother-in-law says that you need a whole pot, but pour drainage down, then the flowers will grow better. I do not want to argue with her unfounded, explain which of us is right?

   Yes, it's better not to argue with my mother-in-law ... .. I have pots with holes and drainage. And so do as you like.

6. Please tell me if the advice is correct: put a layer of polyethylene on the bottom of the pot with holes, drainage and earth on top. Why do you need polyethylene? So that moisture does not seep through the holes? Is this justified? Thanks.

7. Please tell me if the advice is correct: put a layer of polyethylene on the bottom of the pot with holes, drainage and earth on top. Why do you need polyethylene? So that moisture does not seep through the holes? Is this justified? Thanks.

   to be honest, this is the first time I've heard of this

   But I think that it is unjustified. why then make holes in the pots, so that later they can be closed with a bag?)

8. to be honest, this is the first time I've heard of this
   But I think that it is unjustified. why then make holes in the pots, so that later they can be closed with a bag?)

   Yes, the fact of the matter is that it seems to be illogical, but for some reason they do this. The search for special results does not give, except that I met a similar advice on the forum of gardeners, it seems, for thermal insulation ...

9. I have all the pots with holes, so it's easier to control the watering so as not to flood the flower. Excess water goes into the saucer.

11. I have one more question from an amateur. There are two large pots of flowers, the volumes of the pots and the size of the flowers are almost identical. When watering, the soil in one pot absorbs all the water and nothing flows into the pan, while from the other, 30 minutes after watering, it starts, excuse me, "incontinence" - a whole puddle flows. With what it can be connected? I pour out the same amount of water, the conditions, I repeat, are almost the same.

12. And drain and make holes. will not be superfluous

14. Change an apartment with your mother-in-law to an apartment without your mother-in-law and the problem will be solved by itself. The problem, I'm sure, is not in the pots)))))

April 07, 2013 Topic: Answering questions. Photo: Flower pots. FLOWER POTS. I am answering the questions.

Many questions have accumulated on the use of flower pots, I will try to answer.

1. How to choose a pot for a home plant?

2. How to choose a pot for outdoor plants?

3. Do you need a hole in the pot?

So, in order.

How to choose a pot for a home plant?

Pots are made from plastic, clay, stone and other materials. It is believed that the plant feels better in a clay pot than in a plastic one. This is explained by the fact that the soil in such a pot "breathes" and also heats up and cools more slowly.

I think the following.
What temperature difference can we talk about if the plant lives in the house? And the soil surface in the pot is quite enough for "breathing". It seems that pot material is not important for indoor plants.

Plant pots come with and without a drain hole. This condition is very important, excess water should go away after watering, of course, if the plant is not marsh.

In the photo you can see a large pot with a very small drain hole.
To avoid decay of the roots, the bottom of such a pot is covered with expanded clay, or pebbles, or clay shards.
In the third photo on the right you can see expanded clay. It comes in different fractions (small, medium, large) and is sold cheaply in flower shops. Expanded clay weighs less than any stone of the same size.

I don't like when the trays are visible, so I use pots - planters, in which I put plants planted in plastic pots with holes to drain excess water.

In the next photo you can see my favorite flower pots.

In the photo, next to the planter pot (without a hole for draining the water), there is a plastic pot matched to the size. The diameters of the planter and the inner plastic pot should be correlated in such a way that the inner pot does not fall through and there is a gap between their bottoms.

The next photo shows another example of placing an ampelous (hanging) plant in a high pot.

I call such pots (a pots-pot and a plastic one matched by diameter) "nesting dolls".

If the bottom of the plastic pot is in contact with the bottom of the planter, then after watering, after about 15 minutes, the excess water must be drained.

There are also pluses in using "nesting dolls".

For example, New Year's, the house is changing, I take out a collection of silver pots and just rearrange the houseplants in them! No need to replant anything! The next photo shows several pots from this collection.

You can always change the "dress" (pot) for a plant according to your mood without resorting to transplanting it.

We change textiles, flowerpots and now the room is in a completely different mood!

Which is the best outdoor plant pot to choose?

In the summer, we decorate the entrance to the house, porch, patio (patio) with plants.
It is important that the temperature of the soil does not change in jumps, but slowly, which means that preference should be given to clay pots.

It is important where the pots with plants will stand, under a canopy or not.
If under a canopy, then you can use the principle of "nesting dolls" described earlier.
And if in the open air, then a "matryoshka" in a pot - a flowerpot without a hole for draining water is not suitable! After the first rain, the plant will be floating. In this case, it is necessary to use flower pots with large holes for draining and on the bottom, it is advisable to put a layer of expanded clay, so that the hole is not clogged.

Here are my favorite outdoor boxwood pots, which decorate the veranda in winter and move outside in summer.

It is imperative that such pots have a hole for water drainage! It is unrealistic to pour water out of them every time after rain.

Planting plants in outdoor pots also has its own characteristics.

The way I don't like.

They suggest filling a tall pot with plastic bottles, and pouring earth on top and planting a plant. This is done in order to reduce the weight of the pot.

The way I'm using.

Using the "matryoshka" method described earlier, I select a plastic pot by diameter, which hangs inside the planter, in this case both pots have holes for draining water.
If you need to rearrange the plant, then this will not be a problem, we take out the plastic pot with the plant and move everything in parts.

In the fall, when I rearrange large plants from the street home, I put a prepared-sized block in each planter-cone, a large plastic pallet is placed on it, and then a plant in a plastic pot.

Do you need a hole in the pot?

The hole in the bottom of the pot is for draining excess water. Above, I described in detail how best to use pots with and without holes when growing plants indoors and outdoors.

You can use drainage to grow plants at home in pots without drain holes, but there is always a chance that you will flood the plant, or vice versa, the roots will not have enough water. I think that it is best to use the principle of "nesting dolls", about which I have already written in detail.

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